tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post2304547374156297236..comments2024-02-14T06:26:09.116-05:00Comments on Frozen Tropics: Denny's Comes to Bladensburg RoadUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-5105925820783421162011-08-26T15:31:33.983-04:002011-08-26T15:31:33.983-04:00The Denny's is going to thrive in this area. I...The Denny's is going to thrive in this area. Its going to attract different people and I am excited that its opening next month. Capitol City Diner needs to come up with a $2 and $4 menu, otherwise there goes there cheap buyers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-4234099233249095622011-08-04T10:53:06.386-04:002011-08-04T10:53:06.386-04:00The Denny's will be owned by the same gentlema...The Denny's will be owned by the same gentleman that owns the one on Benning Road. He is a working owner, which I appreciate. He and his right hand manager are visible, which is good. I am excited that they are local owners that focus on quality. The changed staff last year for that reason. It is a great move for the community.L. Denise Jacksonhttp://www.ldenisejackson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-11207522683691749382011-05-04T17:15:56.717-04:002011-05-04T17:15:56.717-04:00As with most of the new fly by night additions &am...As with most of the new fly by night additions & attractions to the area, he Capitol City Diner stinks.... After 40 yrs in this area where both my parents & grandparents also owned homes... I never dreamed that I'd 1 day be surrounded by yuppies, bars, & wild drunk 20somethings. Welcome Denny's, Hopefully the family vibe will once again return to zip code 20002.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-75861584818100368612011-04-21T23:31:50.165-04:002011-04-21T23:31:50.165-04:00denny's wouldn't be terrible, but the buil...denny's wouldn't be terrible, but the building itself will suck.<br /><br />a parking lot is not what we need. this is an urban neighborhood. build urban. respect the advantages of that.IMGophhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389077782536090328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-55398213407178229572011-04-19T13:09:08.217-04:002011-04-19T13:09:08.217-04:00To the ano above who said, "also refuse to bu...To the ano above who said, "also refuse to buy Tommy Hilfiger products"<br /><br />Please note, the stories of his racism are untrue: http://www.snopes.com/racial/business/hilfiger.aspsafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280309143558708084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-15720983700684041562011-04-18T15:30:30.935-04:002011-04-18T15:30:30.935-04:00First, competition will help motivate the other lo...First, competition will help motivate the other local places in the area improve. <br /><br />Second, the Denny's in Ward 7 is the best, cleanest, friendliest Denny's I have ever been to. I was in the military for many years and visited my fair share nationwide, so I do know what I am talking about. Not to mention, when you don't like something you can fill out the Denny's online complaint site and the manager calls you within a day to rectify the issue. <br /><br />I hope the Denny's closer to our area is managed by the same people that care about standards and service as much as the Ward 7 one. <br /><br />RussAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-9074548216230966652011-04-18T15:09:01.799-04:002011-04-18T15:09:01.799-04:00Seems like a smart move to me. They are trying to ...Seems like a smart move to me. They are trying to capitalize on Walmart and the Atlas Flats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-21230935926609767922011-04-18T14:42:57.982-04:002011-04-18T14:42:57.982-04:00@Anon 11:47:
You're right. Franchises are su...@Anon 11:47:<br /><br />You're right. Franchises are suburban, hence, boring and stupid and have NO place in the city. <br /><br />Listen, if you really want small, local, kitschy places, then quit whining and open a small, local, kitschy business. Otherwise you come across as insufferably entitled and preachy.<br /><br />Is a Denny's the ideal development? Probably not. Is it a hell of a lot better than a used car lot? Yes. A certain amount of franchises in urban locations are all but inevitable. <br /><br />If you don't like Denny's... eat somewhere else.Lampredottonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-16574602932425969422011-04-18T13:32:40.820-04:002011-04-18T13:32:40.820-04:00Discrimination lawsuits have certainly occurred in...Discrimination lawsuits have certainly occurred in the past, but I doubt that they will be much of a problem at this location. Given the racial make-up of the neighborhood, the franchisee would guarantee his bankruptcy if he turned away people of color.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-233519456118258242011-04-18T10:59:04.623-04:002011-04-18T10:59:04.623-04:00One of many reasons to be wary of Denny's: htt...One of many reasons to be wary of Denny's: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denny%27s#Racial_discrimination_lawsuitsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-24690999843187564982011-04-18T09:37:22.738-04:002011-04-18T09:37:22.738-04:00The Denny's on Benning Rd is minority owned. I...The Denny's on Benning Rd is minority owned. I think it is the largest grossing Denny's in the country. 60% of employees are from Ward 7. <br />Who is the franchisee? That is the question you need to be asking.<br /><br />Ward 7 residentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-46327742303822807942011-04-17T23:56:02.828-04:002011-04-17T23:56:02.828-04:00anon 4:23,
you caught my lie. i'm an unvested ...anon 4:23,<br />you caught my lie. i'm an unvested foreigner because i wrote avenue.<br /><br />idiot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-82465200888782420042011-04-17T16:23:01.548-04:002011-04-17T16:23:01.548-04:00@Anon 11:47: If you were really a vested local res...@Anon 11:47: If you were really a vested local resident like you claim, you'd know that it's Bladensburg Rd, not Avenue. Denny's sucks, plain and simple.<br /><br />I wish for development on Bladensburg Rd, but not this kind of boring, suburban development. We need more small, local, kitschy places with character.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-889081256323039472011-04-17T12:26:12.441-04:002011-04-17T12:26:12.441-04:00Not interested. Denny's restaurant chain has a...Not interested. Denny's restaurant chain has a history of discriminatory practices. I'd choose the Diner. And before anyone says "that was years ago" -- just know that I also refuse to buy Tommy Hilfiger products and refuse to go to South Carolina any more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-75699019894977571532011-04-17T11:47:40.759-04:002011-04-17T11:47:40.759-04:00yeah, if you're a 20something urban cool kid, ...yeah, if you're a 20something urban cool kid, this kind of sucks. but if you are a vested resident of this city interested in our economic revitalization, this is great news! people saying, oh i would rather go to the capitol city diner never say the same thing when a new bar opens. you don't have to personally go there to reap the benefits.<br /><br />it's more options people! it's more activity. Denny's will attract families and non- bar crowds. things like this may also help KEEP families from moving. this is amazing to see bladensburg avenue popping!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-46099103618296554072011-04-15T21:40:22.482-04:002011-04-15T21:40:22.482-04:00It should improve business at Cap city diner becau...It should improve business at Cap city diner because more people will feel comfortable coming to the street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-47287426838121586212011-04-15T15:48:58.344-04:002011-04-15T15:48:58.344-04:00If this Denny's is anything like the one on Be...If this Denny's is anything like the one on Benning Road... no thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-12996178365094864042011-04-15T15:31:49.454-04:002011-04-15T15:31:49.454-04:00Yea. Sort of conflicted by this. On one hand it...Yea. Sort of conflicted by this. On one hand it's great that this area can attract a national chain, but I'm all about supporting local businesses. I just can't think of any reason why I would go to Denny's when we have Cap City Diner down the street, not to mention the growing number of locally owned restaurants on H STronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-53394293439834902172011-04-15T14:50:33.150-04:002011-04-15T14:50:33.150-04:00I would only ever go to this Denny's if the Ca...I would only ever go to this Denny's if the Capitol City Diner was closed, like on a late weeknight. <br /><br />It's good to see some jobs coming to this area, but I hope it doesn't crush the existing diner, which is THE GREATEST.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com